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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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In late summer when plums are in season, this tender fruit-topped cake is delectable! The plum slices look so appealing arranged in circles on top. For variety, I sometimes substitute fresh pear or apple slices instead. Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 cup milk |
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
2 cups sliced fresh plums (about 4 medium) |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine flour and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Add lemon peel. Pour into a greased 10-in. springform pan. Arrange plums on top; gently press into batter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
2. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until top is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan; remove sides. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 10-12 servings.
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